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HEALTH-E NEWS Friday, February 19, 2021

IMPORTANT REMINDER It is our experience that the most successful prehealth students are those who make use of all the resources available to them. We strongly encourage all prehealth students and alumni to come to all of our programming and access our online content. SPRING 2021 ADVISING SERVICES Health Professions Advising Canvas Course Virtual Group Advising Sessions  Advance registration is required.  Virtual Drop In Q&A Chat with a Pre-Health Advisor Tufts Health Professions Advising FAQ's LOOKING FOR A GROWTH YEAR OPPORTUNITY OR SUMMER INTERNSHIP?  Career Center Resources for Prehealth Students Today │ 2 - 3 pm ET │Virtual Event One of the most frequently asked questions we get from prehealth students is, “where do I look to find growth year/summer internship/clinical opportunities?” Come join the prehealth advising team and Malakia Silcott, Assistant Director, Career Advising for Arts & Sciences from the Career Center to learn more about how to use Tufts Career Center’s resources to find those opportunities we know you spend so much valuable time looking for. This is a great opportunity - don’t miss out! CUMMINGS SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AT TUFTS UNIVERSITY - INFO SESSION Tuesday, February 23th │ 6 - 7 pm ET │Virtual Event Join us this coming Tuesday evening for an information session for the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine's program offerings! Ford Barnet, Associate Director of Admissions will go over how to best prepare for veterinary school as well as discuss the unique opportunities available to students such as the Early Assurance Program for Tufts sophomores. Advance Registration Required FOR CURRENT APPLICANTS: AMCAS CHOOSE YOUR MEDICAL SCHOOL TOOL The AMCAS Choose Your Medical School (CYMS) tool will be available to applicants within the AMCAS application starting today! Please note: Only applicants with at least one (1) current acceptance will be able to see & use it. To understand the tool and prepare to use it:  Review the AMCAS Choose Your Medical School tool information  Review the Application and Acceptance Protocols for Applicants We also recommend applicants visit each school's admissions website, check the Medical School Admission Requirements website, and communicate directly with the schools where they have applied to make sure they understand and can follow specific instructions about admissions.  PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EVENT Wednesday, February 24th │8 - 9 pm EST │Virtual Event The Tufts Pre-PA Society x Tufts Pre-Medical Society x Tufts Pre-Dental Society (+ an NP representative) are teaming up for a unique event! Come hear about the respective careers in healthcare and how each club can help YOU follow the right pre-professional track. Event begins with E-Board introductions at 8PM EST and will end with an informal Q&A. Zoom Meeting ID: 994 3706 8551 Passcode: 013914 PRE-DENTAL SOCIETY BOOTCAMP Monday, February 22nd │8 pm ET │Virtual Event Pre-Dental Society will be having DAT Bootcamp info session and card writing for healthcare workers event. Zoom Meeting ID: 986 5670 1800 Passcode: predental GAINING EXPERIENCE IN THE COVID ERA Friday, February 26th │ 12:30 - 3:30 pm EST │Virtual Event The pandemic has brought about changes in how organizations manage their products, services, and determine their hiring needs. How does this impact Tufts students who are looking to gain experience in their chosen field?  Join the Career Center for this series of mini-talks to explore the dynamics of how Tufts students can gain experience in internships, volunteering, focused projects, or other experiential learning opportunities during this unprecedented time.  Advance registration through Handshake is required GLOBAL STEM EDUCATION ABROAD PANEL Thursday, February 25th │ 5-6 pm EST │Virtual Event To RSVP: Email Scott Langevin at scott.langevin@tufts.edu REMINDER: DECLARING A MAJOR Sophomores - the deadline to declare your major is just 10 days away! Second-semester LA sophomores must declare their major no later than Monday, March 1st.  Unsure of what to major in? Check out the “Major Exploration” module in the Academic Advising Canvas course!  Read the Tufts' Academic Advising webpage on this topic  Visit the Career Center - A career advisor can help you explore majors. Talk to your Pre-major Advisor or your Sr. Academic Advisor. Already know what your major is? Once you have secured a major advisor, fill out this form! VOLUNTEEER OPPORTUNITIES The global pandemic changed how we interact with one another and how we approach volunteer opportunities. Many organizations have pivoted away from in-person volunteering, but that does not make the virtual opportunities any less valuable to your development as a prehealth student! Take a look at our list of over 100+ volunteer opportunities in the area. We will be updating this list throughout the semester, so be sure to check back often! Below is an organization that has openings and can help you develop several competencies!  BUILDING AUDACITY   What: Volunteer to pack and/or drop off groceries to food-insecure families throughout Greater Boston (zip car reimbursement is available if you do not have a car)  When: Every Saturday. Food packing begins at 9:00am (ends around 10:30) and dropping off grocery bags can occur any time between 10:30am and 12:30pm To join the email list to be up to date on this volunteer opportunity, other volunteer opportunities, and upcoming internships, fill out this email list registration form! Best, Amanda, Ericka and Susana Health Professions Group Advising Today! February 19: Career Center Resources for Prehealth Students February 26: HPRC - For those considering applying this coming cycle (Summer 2021) Health Professions Advising Virtual Chats First-years and Sophomores February 24: 1:30 - 2:30 pm ET Juniors, Seniors & Alumni February 25: 10 - 11 am ET February 26 : 10 - 11 am ET Advance registration is not required. If you would like to submit questions in advance, please complete this form. IMPORTANT DATES:  March 1 Deadline for LA Sophomores to declare a major March 8  Last day for AS&E Students to DROP courses without record of enrollment March 15 Last day for AS&E students  to make up incomplete grades from Fall 2020 March 26 Spring Recess begins; Classes Suspended March 29 Spring Recess ends; Classes Resume Visit the Pre-Health Advising Website Opportunities for Pre-health Students During COVID Questions? Email Prehealth@tufts.edu SUPPORT RESOURCES Part of being a successful prehealth student means that you know how to take care of yourself so you can effectively care for others. We encourage all students to make use of the following resources:  Counseling and Mental Health Services University Chaplaincy STAAR Center Career Center Identity-based Centers FIRST Resource Center COVID-19 Emergency Fund Please be aware that if you click the "Opt out" link below, you will be unsubscribed from all Tufts University communications. 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